Powered by HAWAIʻI Magazine, episode 105 of the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast welcomes Chef McKenna Shea. The Pacific'o chef recently took the crown on Food Network's "Chopped."
Podcast co-hosts Kevin Allen, Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda welcome Ryan Kalei Tsuji, co-owner of The Lei Stand, to discuss his new cocktail lounge and to dish on his favorite spots in Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown.
Tomorrow isn’t just Feb. 21. It’s Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras. In Hawaiʻi, it’s more commonly known as Malasada Day; a day to indulge in the popular deep-fried, sugar-dusted doughnuts. To celebrate one of sweetest days of the year, Kevin Allen, Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda unpack their go-to indulgent dishes in the Islands—and argue what foods constitute as indulgent—on episode 103 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast.
On episode 102 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, co-hosts Kevin Allen and Grace Maeda welcome Dane Lam. The conductor is making history as the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s first music director in its 10-year history. In this newly established position, Lam will not only lead the 84-member orchestra, but also ensure HSO continues its commitment to enrich Hawaiʻi through live music and serve as a premier provider of symphonic art forms throughout the Pacific. In this role, Lam will oversee ...
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The gang is back to celebrate the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast turning 100! This episode was recorded live last week and was streamed out to our Facebook page, where you can watch the video version. Listeners tuned in to answer trivia questions, give comments and enjoy a beautiful Hawaiian day with us at Deck at the Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel.
From Christmas beach days to all of the biggest New Year's Eve events, Kevin and Grace blab on about some of their favorite things to do during the holiday season.
The crew brings on Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park interpretation and education program manager Benjamin Hayes to talk about the recent historic eruption.
On this week's episode, Kevin, Grace and Cat talk about Hawaiʻi-made gift ideas and possible presents for loved ones coming into the holiday season.
On episode 96 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel Podcast,” Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda welcome Meli James back to the show. The Mana Up co-founder made her first appearance in episode 29. Her company provides an extensive mentorship program to local businesses looking to develop their stories and products. From organic beauty and beach apparel to locally crafted food and cocktail mixes, you can find an incredible variety of businesses that have graduated through the Mana Up program—many of wh...
The crew at HAWAIʻI Magazine always loves having a new face around, and this week they're introducing Emily Smith to the HAWAIʻI ʻohana. Smith is HAWAIʻI Magazine's newest digital media manager and loves toy poodles, astrology and more. Cat, Kevin, Grace and Emily also share some of their favorite things about fall in Hawaiʻi. From Cat's love of pumpkin patches to Emily's fondness for the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, the gang covers a lot on what to do and see in Hawaiʻi during the fall ...
Kevin, Cat and Grace are back on the air to discuss some of their most recent trips to Maui and Kauai. From hiking through Kokeʻe State Park to getting surf lessons and more, Cat and Grace filled their travel itineraries to the Garden Isle to the brim, and have some great tips to share for those headed to Kauaʻi. Kevin spent time in the Wailea and Wailuku districts of Maui, and at the very least has a ridiculous photo of himself doing aerial yoga that's sure to make you laugh—you'll have to watc...
The gang is back—in person—to tackle some Hawaiʻi-specific trivia questions and flex their knowledge of the Islands in a trivia quiz. If you think you know all about the Rainbow State, then feel free to play along with Cat, Kevin and Grace as they ask each other questions that may leave you stumped. If you got all of Cat's questions correct—easily the toughest of the bunch—email kevina@hawaiimagazine.com and we'll shout you out on the next episode.
Gliding blissfully under the sea's surface, manta rays are some of Hawaiʻi's most fascinating and beautiful underwater inhabitants. And to coincide with World Manta Day on Sep. 17, the Have Aloha Will Travel crew has invited Keller Laros on to discuss everything manta. Famously known for his YouTube video documenting a bottlenose dolphin asking for his assistance to remove fishing line from its wound, which has garnered over 22 million views, Laros's true passion is observing, recording and gett...
It's Q&A time, as we've got a whole round of new questions to be answered by the hosts of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast. If you ever wanted to know how to get a lei to your friends and family on the Mainland, or need clarification on the hours of Diamond Head State Monument, then this is the episode for you.
On the momentous 90th episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Kevin Allen returns, joining Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda. The crew welcomes Kevin back, catching him up on the making of HAWAIʻI Magazine’s Summer 2022 issue.
On episode 89 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel,” co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda are reporting from Hilo. From trying the most unique loco moco to exploring ʻAkaka Falls and Volcanoes National Park, the co-hosts have a jammed-pack itinerary for travelers.
On episode 88 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda welcome HAWAIʻI Magazine’s editorial intern, Mia Anzalone. Like Cat, Mia was born and raised on Oʻahu, so we decided to test the two on all things Hawaiʻi.
On this episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda sit down with expert wedding planner Tessa Gomes and professional wedding photographer Joseph Esser. From gathering inspiration and creating mood boards, to keeping guests under control, Tessa and Joseph provide valuable insight and tips on how to get hitched without a hitch.
Co-hosts of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda discuss what they are most excited about this upcoming summer. They also play a little game naming their top picks. Listen and play along and let us know your answers to the questions.
In honor of World Oceans Day on June 8, we welcome the Maui Ocean Center’s general manager, Tapani Vouri. He shares expert advice on how to help the ocean and its marvelous marine species.
On this episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel,” co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda play a friendly round of Hawaiʻi trivia with the newest team member to the HAWAIʻI Magazine staff, Sophie Velasques. Say aloha to Sophie! She’s the creative brain behind our social media platforms, so you’ll certainly get to know her. Listen and play along as Cat tests Grace and Sophie on Hawaiʻi trivia. Make sure to let us know how you fare compared to the HAWAIʻI Magazine staff.
The road less traveled is often the most exciting. And co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda definitely took alternative routes during their recent expedition to Kauaʻi. For those planning a trip to the Garden Isle, Cat and Grace build a 36-hour itinerary that will take you from Hanapēpē and Kōloa on Kauaʻi’s southern coasts, all the way up to Kīlauea in the north. Listen to find out information on under-the-radar hikes, comfortable accommodations, historic attractions and restaurant recom...
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It’s with a heavy heart we’re saying goodbye and a hui hou (see you again) to “Have Aloha Will Travel” co-host and HAWAIʻI Magazine’s digital media specialist Taylon Faltas. As Taylon says farewell to Hawaiʻi, she shares what she’ll miss most about living in the Islands. From her favorite restaurants to her go-to beaches on Oʻahu, Taylon talks with co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda about her favorite memories from Hawaiʻi—many of which involve food. The crew also discuss the recent lif...
You read that right, it’s our interim editor and co-host of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast’s last episode. Kevin Allen has been with the company for just about five years, and with Catherine Toth Fox, started the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast three years ago. To send him off right, Cat returns to the show to bid him farewell. You can listen to the gang talk about some of their favorite episodes of the tenure of the HAWT podcast—which will still continue after Kevin’s departure, so be su...
The last few years for local chef Keaka Lee have been a wild ride. Opening his restaurant, Kapa Hale, right in Kaimukī was a dream for him, and with the birth of his first child just around the corner, it was already looking to be an eventful year. Then COVID hit and threw everything into a spiral. Now, Kapa Hale has grown into a local favorite and is seen as one of the most exciting new restaurants in Hawaiʻi. Using local ingredients and changing his menu based on what is available, Lee has cap...
Love is in the air, and we celebrate Valentine's Day on this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast. First, co-hosts Kevin, Taylon and Grace introduce a few new segments to the podcast—Talk Story, where the crew relays something special, weird or insightful that has happened to them through the week, and a new news section where Kevin, Grace and Taylon handpick headlining articles about Hawaii that are noteworthy for locals and visitors. Going off of Grace Maeda's article on "Your Guide t...
Inspired by the beauty of the islands that she calls home, JT Ojerio creates powerful pieces of art for her brand, Aloha De Mele. And Kevin, Grace and Taylon got to sit down with Ojerio to discuss how she got into the world of art, where she'd like to see the industry change and how to properly raise a chicken from infancy all in this episode of the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast.
